Convoy CDR Certs Flashcards
The convoy commander certification will be signed off by the company commander
False
Who else is authorized to prepare the convoy commander checklist
None of the above
The platoon sergeant is overall responsible for the accountability of all personnel on convoys
False
At minimum, how many vehicles are considered a convoy?
4
An element or group of elements within a series, which is given a numerical or alphabetical designation for convenience of planning, scheduling and control. It is the largest element of a convoy and it moves and halts at the order of one commander
Serial
A subordinate element of a serial which moves and halts at the order of one CDR
March unit
A subordinate element of a serial which moves and halts at the order of one commander. A formation in which elements are placed one directly behind the other
Column
An O-6 or above is authorized to sign off for E-5s to be assigned as a Convoy commander
False
You will place a blue flag on the pace vehicle
True
If you have a cargo HMMWV as one of your escort vehicles, where would that vehicle be placed in the convoy?
Pace
What sides of the vehicle will orange placards be placed, if carrying ammunition, that need placards
All 4 sides
Reduced speed by __________ during inclement weather. Ie. Snow, ice, fog or rain
20 to 50 percent
The formula used to convert miles to kilometers and kilometers to miles is:
Multiply kilometers by 0.6 for approximate miles; multiply miles by 1.6 for approximate kilometers
What is preferred, before the convoy commander has to take the first test stop?
1 hr or 50 miles
How many steps are taken when conducting risk assessment l
5 steps
